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Glen Mills Schools

185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
The Glen Mills Schools was founded in 1826, originally incorporated as the Philadelphia House of Refuge.
The Philadelphia House of Refuge was the third school of its type in the country, following the New York House of Refuge in 1824 and the Boston House of Refuge in 1825.
The program includes room and board, clothing, behavior management, individual and group counseling, academic and vocational programming, medical and dental services, as well as athletic and recreational opportunities.

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Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
743 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Glen Mills Schools's ranking?
Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Glen Mills Schools?
The application deadline for Glen Mills Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $28,669 for elementary schools and $34,979 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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